SEOUL, Sept. 2 (Korea Bizwire) – Nearly 7 out of 10 South Koreans voiced support for a gradual increase in the medical school admission quota rather than a drastic hike, a survey showed Monday. The survey of 1,000 South Koreans aged 18 and older commissioned by the national medical professors’ council showed that 68.9 percent [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 2 (Korea Bizwire) — A recent survey has revealed that approximately 80% of South Korean workers are either currently engaged in side jobs or considering taking on additional work, highlighting the economic pressures faced by many in the country’s workforce. The survey results, released by the job search app Albamon on August 29, polled [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 2 (Korea Bizwire) — A recent survey has revealed that nearly 43% of South Koreans aged 20 to 49 have no intention of having children, highlighting the persistent demographic challenges facing the country. However, the study also suggests that expanded government policies and corporate support could sway a significant portion of this group to [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 30 (Korea Bizwire) – The number of South Koreans using an anonymity software capable of providing access to the dark web anonymously has more than doubled this year, data showed Friday, as the nation has vowed to tackle deepfake sex crimes. The software, known as Tor, had a daily average of 43,757 South [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 30 (Korea Bizwire) – Samsung Electronics reported on August 29 that half of the customers purchasing the company’s AI Package products, which consist of two or more artificial intelligence-enabled home appliances, are in their 20s and 30s. This insight comes from an analysis of cumulative sales figures for AI packages from January to July [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 29 (Korea Bizwire) – In a bold move to redefine luxury retail, Shinsegae Department Store has opened its most ambitious VIP facility to date. The Personal Shopper Room (PSR), a lavish 3,627-square-foot space, made its debut on August 28 at the House of Shinsegae in the upscale Gangnam district of Seoul. This exclusive sanctuary [...]
JEJU, Aug. 29 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent survey has revealed that interest in traveling to Jeju Island, a popular South Korean tourist destination, hit an all-time low in July, marking a significant shift in domestic tourism trends. Consumer Insight, a travel research firm, reported on August 28 that only 29% of respondents expressed interest in [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 29 (Korea Bizwire) – Baemin, South Korea’s leading food delivery application, has unveiled new insights into consumer behavior, highlighting a growing focus on cost-saving measures and personalized dining experiences. Woowa Brothers, the company behind Baemin, announced on August 28 that 7 out of 10 users now utilize the app’s search filter to find restaurants [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 28 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korea’s total births fell to a fresh low in 2023, while the proportion of babies born to mothers who were unmarried reached an all-time high, data showed Wednesday. A total of 230,000 babies were born last year, down 7.7 percent from a year earlier, according to the data [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 28 (Korea Bizwire) – South Koreans underwent an average of 7.7 medical radiation examinations per person last year, including X-rays and CT scans, according to a report released by the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) on August 26. This figure represents a 13% increase from the previous year and is approximately seven [...]